2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2010 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Altea weights approximately 226 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Because 2009 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 2010 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Expedition | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 55 L |